TRON Founder Urges OKX to Freeze Funds Linked to Twitter Hack

Justin sun, the founder of the TRON blockchain, has made an urgent appeal on social media, calling on the major crypto exchange OKX to freeze and investigate funds linked to an unauthorized takeover of the @trondao Twitter account. This breach, which appears to be part of a larger scam operation, has raised serious concerns about platform security and the movement of illicit funds through reputable exchanges.

On May 3, 2025, Justin Sun issued a public statement via his X account, urging OKX to intervene immediately. According to Sun, the compromised TRON DAO Twitter account was used in connection with fraudulent fund transfers that now sit on the OKX platform. Sun wrote, “We urgently call on OKX to immediately freeze and investigate the fraudulent funds deposited following the illegal takeover of the @trondao Twitter account. We trust that OKX will act swiftly and responsibly, ensuring that its platform does not become a safe haven for scam proceeds.”

As of the time of writing, OKX has not made a public statement, but given the high-profile nature of the request and the involvement of law enforcement, it is likely that action is already underway behind the scenes.

Sun confirmed that law enforcement authorities are actively investigating the incident, and efforts are being made to trace and recover the stolen funds. While specific details about the attack were not disclosed, the nature of the scam and the immediacy of Sun’s appeal suggest that the attackers may have used the compromised Twitter account to promote fake investment opportunities or redirect funds from community members. This breach highlights the ongoing vulnerability of official project accounts on social platforms, especially in a space where crypto transactions are irreversible and scammers often move quickly to cash out or obfuscate stolen assets.

In a rare but telling move, Sun also addressed the scammers directly, urging them to return the stolen funds voluntarily. “To the scammers involved: we strongly urge you to return the stolen funds immediately. We commit to redistributing all recovered funds back to the community. There is still a chance to do the right thing!” This public outreach not only emphasizes TRON’s commitment to its community but also adds moral pressure to the attackers, potentially opening a path to partial recovery if they fear legal consequences or public backlash.

The incident raises broader questions about security practices on social platforms and exchanges. With the crypto industry still battling issues around phishing, impersonation, and hacking, Sun’s request for OKX to take immediate action reflects a growing demand for collaboration between projects, platforms, and law enforcement to protect user funds and uphold trust. As the situation unfolds, TRON DAO has promised to redistribute any recovered assets back to affected users, reaffirming its responsibility to its ecosystem and reinforcing the need for vigilance, both from platforms and their communities.

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